Student Services

• Academic Advising/Faculty Advisors

Academic advising is an integral part of the student's overall educational experience. A faculty member who serves as academic advisor assists the student in choosing an academic major, in developing a program of study consistent with the student's life goals and objectives, in evaluating progress toward established goals, and in developing decision-making skills. Advisors provide students with up-to-date information concerning institutional policies, procedures and programs. Advisors make referrals to other support services on campus.

With the exception of freshman students in selected degree programs, each student who chooses an academic major is assigned to an advisor in the academic department of the student's major. Open-option students (i.e., those who have not chosen a major) and freshman students in certain degree programs are advised by selected faculty in the college's Academic Advising Center. During a designated advising period each quarter, Advising Center personnel assist students in scheduling appointments with faculty advisors. Each student is encouraged to communicate with her/his advisor concerning contemplated changes in schedule, changes in educational or career plans, and academic problems or questions. Although advisors provide guidance and assistance to students, it is ultimately the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the requirements of her/his program of study and this document.

• Student Counseling Services

Personal, academic and career counseling is available to all enrolled students at the Office of Student Development. Students are encouraged to seek the help of a counselor for assistance in solving personal and social adjustment problems. Contacts with the office are strictly confidential within the guidelines of the American College Personnel Association.

In addition to individual guidance and counseling, the office offers group programs and workshops, referrals and consultation/outreach services to the college and community. The Student Development Office is conveniently located in Barnes Hall and may be contacted at (706) 864-1819.

• Information and Instructional Technology

• Office of Career Services

• Testing Office

The Testing Office administers group and individual tests for the college community. Available tests include the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), Miller Analogies Test (MAT), ACT Proficiency Examination Program (ACT PEP), National League of Nursing Mobility Profile I and Profile II and Regents' Test. The test of writing proficiency for entrance into the Teacher Education Program is administered by the Testing Office.

The office is also responsible for the assembly, distribution and data analyses of the Student Opinion Survey (SOS), an instrument designed to measure students' ratings of instruction. The SOS is administered in classes on a regular basis. The office is also a test center for the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests.

• Student Health Services

• Student Center

The Student Center is the community center of the college for all members of the college family, students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni, and guests. As the "Living Room" of the campus, the Student Center provides the services, conveniences, and amenities the members of the college family need for getting to know and understand each other through informal association outside the classroom.

Facilities located in the Student Center include the following:

• AUDITORIUM - 300-seat facility used for campus movies, speakers, drama and musical performances.
• BOOKSTORE - provides a complete line of textbooks, school supplies, and NGC clothing and gift items.
• CAMPUS POST OFFICE - provides mail service for students and academic departments. Mail boxes are provided for all dorm students and to commuter students on request. Stamps, U.S. Mail and U.P.S. services are available. The correct mailing address for students is:

Name
NGC Box ____
Dahlonega, GA 30597

• CANTEEN - snack bar providing a variety of "fast food" items. Meal plan students may charge purchases to their declining balance account.
• COMMUTER LOUNGE - a lounge is provided for commuter students. Facilities include lockers, microwave oven, vending machines, television, campus/local phone, and tables for study/meals.
• GAME ROOM - provides recreational equipment including table tennis, pool, pinball and video games.
• LOUNGE AREAS - a variety of areas are provided for leisure and social activities and for individual and group study. Televisions are provided in several areas for student use.
• MEETING ROOMS - several rooms are provided for meetings of campus organizations.
• UNIFORM STORE - carries a complete line of military uniform items and supplies.


The Student Center also houses the Academic Advisement Center, Print Shop, Meditation Room, and various offices.


• Orientation (INTRO)

North Georgia College sponsors a summer orientation program, called INTRO, for all new students. The program is conducted in four sessions during the summer and early fall. Faculty, administrators, staff members and student leaders conduct the program. Orientation activities include screening tests; assignments of faculty advisors; academic counseling; registration; activities designed to familiarize each student with services, facilities and personnel of the college; and social/recreational activities.

Upon acceptance to North Georgia College, each new student will receive by mail a brochure relating the pertinent information concerning the requirements, fees, etc., for participants in the orientation program. An abbreviated orientation is conducted in January for new students enrolling Spring semester.

 

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